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The Center for Biological Diversity Arctic Species Conservation Program Staff Scientist
Submitted by mia5793 on June 19, 2008 - 4:06pm.The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Staff Scientist to
work on biodiversity protection issues in and affecting Alaska and the
Arctic. The Center is a national non-profit organization dedicated to
protecting endangered species and wild places through science, policy,
education, and environmental law.
Particular emphasis of the Staff Scientist position will be advocating for
the protection of vulnerable Arctic and sub-Arctic species such as seabirds,
polar bears and other ice-dependent marine mammals in the face of global
warming, offshore oil and gas development, industrial fishing, shipping and
other emerging threats. The Staff Scientist will work closely with the
Center's climate and oceans programs in developing and implementing actions
and strategies focused on both reducing the Arctic melt and on adapting
wildlife management to the changing conditions of a warming Arctic.
Requirements for the position include an advanced degree in a relevant
scientific field, excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, a
demonstrated commitment to environmental protection, an ability to work with
lawyers and other staff members as part of an effective team, and a strong
work ethic. Familiarity with natural resource management and wildlife law
desired.
The Staff Scientist will be responsible for engaging in policy advocacy,
interacting with local, state, and federal agencies, scientists, other
environmental organizations and the public, drafting reports, comments,
petitions and webtext, and doing media outreach. Frequent travel required.
Salary for the Staff Scientist position is commensurate with other
non-profit organizations and includes an excellent vacation and benefits
package.
Location for the Staff Scientist position is Anchorage, Alaska.
Please send a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample via email
(no paper) to alaska@biologicaldiversity.org "Attn: Staff Scientist".
Position open until filled. No telephone calls please. Only candidates
selected for interviews will be contacted.
Center for Biological Diversity Public Lands Program Staff Scientist
Submitted by mia5793 on June 19, 2008 - 3:59pm.The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Staff Scientist to
work as part of our Public Lands Program. The Center is a national
non-profit organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and wild
places through science, policy, education, and environmental law. The
Center’s Public Lands Program works to ensure that America’s public lands
are protected, restored, and managed for the maximum benefit to our nation’s
wildlife and ecosystems.
The Staff Scientist will play a leading role in developing the Center’s
approach to managing public lands in a changing climate. The position is
focused on ensuring that public lands are managed to optimize carbon storage
and biodiversity protection and will involve scientific analyses, public
policy advocacy, and education and outreach.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct rigorous scientific analyses on public land management and
climate change, including: 1) identifying opportunities to increase carbon
storage and reduce emissions by improving public land management; 2)
analyzing options to help species survive a changing climate through better
land management; and 3) documenting the connection between biodiversity
protection and carbon storage.
* Develop policy recommendations for managing public lands to optimize
carbon storage and biodiversity protection;
* Produce scientific and policy reports that highlight the Center’s
positions regarding public land management;
* Undertake outreach to selected constituent groups to build support
for improved management of public lands;
* Conduct policy advocacy within Congress, the California State
Legislature, and state and federal land management and regulatory agencies;
and
* Conduct public education and media outreach.
Desired qualifications:
* Ability to develop and implement rigorous analyses on the
implications for carbon and biodiversity of federal land management;
* Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills;
* Familiarity with federal land-use laws and climate change science
and politics;
* Experience in designing and implementing efforts to reform federal
land management;
* PhD or equivalent experience; and
* Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection.
Salary commensurate with experience and competitive with other non-profit
organizations. Position includes an excellent vacation and benefits
package. Located in Sacramento or San Francisco.
Please send a cover letter, résumé, references, and writing sample via email
to publiclandsscientist@biologicaldiversity.org. Only candidates selected
for an interview will be contacted. Position open until filled.
Climate Program Associate
Submitted by mia5793 on June 19, 2008 - 3:52pm.The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Climate Program
Associate to work as part of our Climate Program. The Center is a national
non-profit organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and wild
places through science, policy, education, and environmental law.
The Center's Climate Program works to protect endangered species and
ecosystems by reducing greenhouse gas pollution and improving management for
species most threatened by the climate crisis. The program has initiated a
number of cases to enforce existing state and federal laws that already
address global warming, as well as implementing administrative projects to
protect species most at risk, including petitions to list species such as
the polar bear, penguins, and reef-building corals under the Endangered
Species Act due to global warming.
The Climate Program Associate will be responsible for providing
administrative and program support to the Climate Program Director, as well
as drafting a wide range of climate related communications and interacting
with the media, local, state, and federal agencies, other environmental
organizations and the public. Some travel required.
Senior International Fellow** *Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Submitted by admin on May 13, 2008 - 8:55am.Senior Principal Engineer for Bloom Energy
Submitted by sprowles on April 29, 2008 - 2:54pm.Bloom Energy will make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world.
Our technology, first developed for NASA's Mars Program, will dramatically change
the way that the world's energy is produced, distributed and consumed. Bloom's
unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet,
providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower
greenhouse gas emissions. Pioneering a new class of stationary fuel cells, Bloom is
not just creating a new product or company; it is driving a whole new industry.
As one of Silicon Valley's most promising startups, Bloom was the first clean energy
technology investment for Kleiner Perkins and NEA, two of Silicon Valley's most
revered venture capital firms. The company has assembled a super-star board,
experienced management team, and top-notch technical staff. Bloom Energy is growing
quickly and is looking to add to its dynamic team.
Principal Engineer/ Architect (hands on engineer with product development from
conception to release to the market)
-12+ years of experience in software development
-Extensive background in developing 1.0 products from conception to release successfully
-Highly versatile with significant experience in all tiers of the architecture with emphasis on middleware and systems software essential
-Skills in superb integration of products and highly skilled in utilizing creative instinct to solve difficult development problems
-Successful individual should be very strong C/C++, object orientated programming concepts and multi-platform skills
-Strong self starter with track record of success
Bloom Energy is a leader in the booming industry of energy supply and storage. We
offer an outstanding compensation package with valuable equity in our firm. Please
send your information to Herbnj@gmail.com
Utility Industry Energy Efficiency Professional for Bass and Company Management Consultants
Submitted by sprowles on April 29, 2008 - 2:41pm.In 2007 a new generation of U.S. utility industry executives engaged their companies
in an unprecedented fashion to join the fight to reduce the impacts of global
warming. This critical engagement is driving billions of dollars of investment in
renewable energy generation, energy efficiency and demand response. This new
paradigm is supported by legislation and regulation in most states, which enable
utilities to develop new profitable ventures. Bass & Company Management Consultants
is positioned to be a leading player in this arena for utilities within the Energy
Efficiency (EE) space.
We are seeking Utility Industry Energy Efficiency professionals that can facilitate
the assessment of EE growth strategies. We have been helping clients to build the
organizations and supporting infrastructure to support these strategies. Our focus
is to assist clients in developing optimal products and services portfolios, and the
appropriate business and regulatory models to build profitable product lines. We
seek highly motivated and innovative individuals with the following experience:
* Proven ability to develop project proposals that assist clients in moving their energy efficiency initiatives forward.
* Strong communication skills combined with the ability to work closely with
client organization to develop and understand client requirements. Experience
leading assessments of energy efficiency programs, product portfolios,
organizational structures, operational performance, market potentials, supporting
infrastructures and overall strategies.
* Experience consulting with clients to ensure that proposals and all aspects of project plans meet or exceed customer requirements.
Significant direct operational experience in utilities or consulting to utilities
for energy efficiency programs is preferred. Knowledge and experience in several or
many of the following areas:
* EE regulatory plans
* EE technologies and efficiency standards
* EE program design
* EE cost effectiveness tests
* Marketing EE programs and customer incentive structures
* Program evaluation methods
* Market potential studies
* State and federal regulatory and legislative initiatives impacting energy efficiency
We are seeking individuals with a commitment to producing consistently high quality
results for our clients, who have experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to
create effective client outcomes, and who have excellent speaking and presentation
skills
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or Information Technology.
MBA preferred.
For more information or to forward your resume, please contact Carmen Calabro
724-746-5810, or email carmencalabro@bass-us.com
Coal Program Officer for the Energy Foundation
Submitted by sprowles on April 29, 2008 - 2:26pm.The Energy Foundation is growing. We are seeking a Program Officer to lead the
Foundation' s coal plant resistance program.
Energy Foundation Overview:
Founded in 1991, the Energy Foundation is a grantmaking foundation whose mission is
to assist in a national and global transition to a sustainable energy future by
advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy. The Foundation's work is largely
focused on mitigating global climate change. Its geographic focus is on the United
States and China, the largest and fastest growing energy
markets in the world.
The Energy Foundation believes a sustainable energy future is one in which the
supply and use of energy help promote and maintain high living standards. Key
elements of such a future are: (1) more efficient energy use and a successful
transition from conventional to renewable energy; (2) maintenance of the earth's
ecological systems and the life-supporting services they provide; (3) provision of
energy at reasonable cost; and, (4) equitable distribution of energy services to
different members of the population, both internationally and within nations.
The following overarching strategic premise drives the Energy Foundation to focus
its grantmaking on public policy:
1. New technologies can grow the economy with far less pollution.
2. Policy shapes energy markets, determining which technologies are developed and ultimately thrive.
3. Intelligent philanthropy can influence energy policy, thus leveraging billions
of dollars of investment in the energy sector and stimulating dramatic reductions
in global warming pollution.
The Foundation is headquartered in San Francisco and also has an office located in
Beijing, China. The Foundation has 44 staff members (23 in the San Francisco office)
and a 2007 budget of approximately $60 million. For more information about the
programs of the Energy Foundation please review the website:
www.ef.org
Coal Resistance Program Overview:
The Energy Foundation began funding work to resist construction of new coal-fired
power plants late in 2003. The objective has been to avoid a 60-year lock-in of
carbon emissions from the 120 new coal-fired power plants proposed in the U.S. This
work began in the Intermountain West states, expanded to the Upper Midwest and Texas
in 2005, and to Florida, the Carolinas and the Lower Plains states in 2007. Today
our grantees are resisting about 45 plants that are in active permitting, while
making the case that clean alternatives can meet customer demand at competitive
costs. Since 2003, our grantees have helped block more than 38 proposed coal power
plants, including recent dramatic wins in Kansas, Texas, and Florida.
Program Officer:
The Program Officer will be based in San Francisco and report to David Wooley, Vice
President for Domestic Policy Initiatives and Program Director for the Power
Utilities Program. The Program Officer will take charge of grantmaking to resist
new coal-fired power plants, managing a $7-10 million grant portfolio and budget.
He or she will also:
* help develop and refine program strategies and campaign tactics;
* conduct targeted research;
* solicit and review proposals;
* write dockets for board consideration;
* evaluate the impact of individual grants;
* maintain relationships with grantees, other funders, and other experts in the field;
* initiate strategy calls and meetings;
* engage directly in the field as needed; and
* help prepare compelling proposals and reports for the Energy Foundation's funding partners.
The Program Officer may also help liaison with related efforts in China and Europe.
Professional Qualifications and Personal Attributes
The Program Officer should ideally embody the following professional qualifications
and personal attributes:
* A deep commitment to the mission and values of the Energy Foundation.
* A strong understanding of regulation of air pollution and electric utilities.
* Experience with sophisticated advocacy campaigns.
* Comfort with qualitative and quantitative policy analysis and assessment of energy and pollution impacts.
* Incisive, independent, analytic mind.
* A track record of applying sound political and strategic judgment in complex situations.
* Proven ability to initiate and manage projects.
* Experience creating collaboration among a network of organizations or companies.
* Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
* Ability to work well in a team; enthusiastic personality; sense of humor.
* Willingness to travel.
Desirable attributes, but not required: (1) a background in project finance, (2)
professional experience and relationships in the Midwest or Southeast. Masters or
other advanced degree preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
The Energy Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a salary that is
commensurate with experience.
Start Date: Immediate
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter explaining how their skills and
background fit this position and a resume to Craig Appel, Director of Partner
Relations, The Energy Foundation, 1012 Torney Ave. #1, San Francisco, CA 94129.
FAX 415-561-6709 EMAIL: craig@ef.org
Climate Program Officer for Energy Foundation
Submitted by sprowles on April 29, 2008 - 2:22pm.The Energy Foundation is growing. We are seeking a Program Officer for the Climate
Program.
Energy Foundation Overview:
Founded in 1991, the Energy Foundation is a grantmaking foundation whose mission is
to assist in a national and global transition to a sustainable energy future by
advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy. The Foundation's work is largely
focused on mitigating global climate change. Its geographic focus is on the United
States and China, the largest and fastest growing energy
markets in the world.
The Energy Foundation believes a sustainable energy future is one in which the
supply and use of energy help promote and maintain high living standards. Key
elements of such a future are: (1) more efficient energy use and a successful
transition from conventional to renewable energy; (2) maintenance of the earth's
ecological systems and the life-supporting services they provide; (3) provision of
energy at reasonable cost; and, (4) equitable distribution of energy services to
different members of the population, both internationally and within nations.
The following overarching strategic premise drives the Energy Foundation to focus
its grantmaking on public policy:
1. New technologies can grow the economy with far less pollution.
2. Policy shapes energy markets, determining which technologies are developed and ultimately thrive.
3. Intelligent philanthropy can influence energy policy, thus leveraging billions
of dollars of investment in the energy sector and stimulating dramatic reductions
in global warming pollution.
The Foundation is headquartered in San Francisco and also has an office located in
Beijing, China. The Foundation has 44 staff members (23 in the San Francisco office)
and a 2007 budget of approximately $60 million. For more information about the
programs of the Energy Foundation please review the website: www.ef.org
Climate Program Overview:
Halting global warming at 2°C above pre-industrial temperatures-the threshold
supported by an increasing number of scientists and analysts-means that U.S. and
global carbon emissions must peak before 2015 and decline steeply after that. A
recent analysis sponsored by six major foundations ("Design to Win," California
Environmental Associates, August 2007) finds that global CO2 savings of 30 gigatons
will be needed by 2030 to meet the 2°C goal.
If we are to succeed in meeting this daunting challenge, the U.S. must establish
national policy in the next few years that sets an immediate firm limit on
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and drives emissions down over time. More
specifically, the Energy Foundation's Climate Program seeks to achieve national
carbon policy that puts a price on carbon, immediately reverses the growth in GHG
emissions and sets the U.S. on a trajectory of 60 to 80 percent reductions by 2050,
prevents additional investment in new high-carbon infrastructure, works in tandem
with sector-specific and state-level policies, and promotes U.S. re-engagement in
international negotiations over a climate treaty. Achieving such a policy in the
next few years is at the outside edge of what is politically conceivable today.
The Climate Program's task is to accelerate work on policy design questions (such as
allocation of carbon permits, cost containment, and linkages to state policies) and
build political support for a strong policy. Our strategies to build political
support include continuing the progress on precedent-setting policies at the state
and regional levels, earning media attention, supporting economic analysis, engaging
non-environmental constituencies, and organizing in states and districts.
The Energy Foundation's Climate Program has a strong history of helping to build
momentum for U.S. climate policy at the state level. The Climate Program has been
the largest funder behind the successful efforts to get governors from both parties
all across the country to step out on global warming, and to establish state and
regional climate policy precedents. Twenty-four states are now working on
cap-and-trade and an additional seven states are preparing comprehensive climate
plans. The Climate Program will continue to support these efforts, while it also
expands to fund more work aimed directly at national policy.
Program Officer:
The Program Officer will be based in San Francisco and report to Marcus Schneider,
Climate Program Director. The Program Officer, Program Director, and Program
Associate Jane Bloch will work as a team to achieve the Climate Program objectives.
The Program Officer will work with the Program Director to develop and refine
program goals, strategies, and priorities. The Program Officer will also:
* manage a grants portfolio and budget (approximately $4 million to start) aimed at winning specific policy objectives;
* solicit, review, and recommend proposals for funding;
* write dockets for board consideration;
* evaluate the impact of individual grants;
* maintain relationships with grantees, other funders, and other experts and leaders in the field;
* initiate strategy calls and meetings as needed;
* engage directly in the field as needed; and,
* help prepare compelling proposals and reports for the Energy Foundation's funding partners.
Professional Qualifications and Personal Attributes:
The Program Officer should ideally embody the following professional qualifications
and personal attributes:
* A deep commitment to the mission and values of the Energy Foundation.
* At least five to seven years' experience in the fields of energy or climate policy, either in policy development, policy execution, or campaigning.
* Comfort with qualitative and quantitative energy and climate policy analysis.
* An insightful, independent analytic mind.
* A strong track record of applying sound political and strategic judgment in complex situations.
* Experience negotiating with government officials or business leaders.
* Experience creating collaboration among networks of organizations or companies.
* Proven ability to initiate and manage projects.
* Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
* Ability to work well in a team; enthusiastic personality; sense of humor.
* Willingness to travel.
We are especially interested in candidates with one or more of the following
attributes, though these are not required: (1) a background in economic analysis,
(2) professional experience and relationships in either the Midwest or Southeast,
(3) professional background in and relationships with non-environmental
constituencies important to the climate debate (e.g., labor unions, Latino
organizations), (4) grantmaking experience. Masters or other advanced degree
preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
The Energy Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a salary that is
commensurate with experience.
Start Date: Immediate
How to Apply
Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter explaining how their skills and
background fit this position and a resume to Craig Appel, Director of Partner
Relations, The Energy Foundation, 1012 Torney Ave. #1, San Francisco, CA 94129.
FAX 415-561-6709 EMAIL: craig@ef.org
Risk Analyst for the Clean Energy Program with the Union of Concerned Scientists
Submitted by sprowles on April 29, 2008 - 2:12pm.The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking a Risk Analyst to use
risk-analysis methods to evaluate energy resource and global warming mitigation
options. We seek to better evaluate, document and communicate the benefits of
efficiency and renewable energy strategies to hedge against future risks associated
with emissions, fuel prices, and other factors. Evaluate costs, benefits and risks
of decisions to invest in or delay decisions on new power plants, from perspective
of utilities, regulators, investors, and large corporate energy consumers. The
candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team in our Clean Energy and Climate
Change Programs to advance strong clean energy and climate policies and regulations.
Candidates must have a solid background in risk-analysis and valuation
methodologies, with knowledge of energy technologies and decision-making preferred.
UCS is a leading science-based nonprofit organization working for a healthy planet
and a safer world. UCS was founded in 1969 and currently has a membership and
activist base of more than 100,000, a staff of over 100, and offices in Cambridge
(MA), Washington (DC), and Berkeley (CA).
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Clean Energy Program Research
Director, the Risk Analyst will:
* use risk-analysis and decision analysis methods to quantify the costs, benefits
and risks of energy alternatives in a world of uncertain fuel prices, emission
constraints and other variables;
* evaluate energy portfolios consisting of mix of demand-side management and
energy supply options; quantify and communicate benefits of demand-side and
supply-side options, especially renewable energy technologies, as hedges against
risk;
* critique planning methodologies of utilities, regulators, and independent analyses of energy scenarios;
* analyze the risks of future regulations on carbon dioxide emissions, increasing
financing and capital costs, higher fuel and transportation costs, natural gas
price volatility, and other potential risk factors;
* help upgrade the treatment of risk in UCS economic and environmental analyses;
* provide comments and testimony in utility long-term planning and procurement proceedings for new generation,;
* incorporate the information into reports, facts sheets, and white papers;
* write testimony for coal plant proceedings;
* develop and deliver presentations to the financial community, businesses, policymakers, and the media; and
* train other advocates and grassroots groups for use in coal plant campaigns.
Qualifications: Knowledge of options and decision analysis and other risk analysis
methods, and ability to apply to analyzing the risks of energy alternatives.
Applicants should possess an advanced degree in business, finance, economics,
mathematics, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. Strong
quantitative, research, and communication skills are required. Proficiency with
computer models, spreadsheets, word processing, and powerpoint is necessary.
Knowledge of energy technologies and economics is a major plus.
Experience: Position requires at least 1-3 years of experience conducting and
understanding risk analysis. Experience working with the financial community is
highly desirable.
Position Details: This position will be based at UCS's Cambridge office. Salary
commensurate with experience and training. Excellent benefits. UCS is an equal
opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff.
To Apply: Please submit cover letter referencing where you learned of this job
opening, resume, and 1-3 page writing sample by Friday, May 9, 2008 via email to
cleanenergy@ucsusa.org with a subject line of "Risk Analyst."
Energy Modeler for the Clean Energy Program with the Union of Concerned Scientists
Submitted by sprowles on April 29, 2008 - 2:02pm.The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is seeking an Energy Modeler to conduct
analysis and modeling of clean energy and global warming policies at the state,
regional and national level. The candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team
in our Clean Energy Program to advance strong clean energy policies. Candidates must
have a solid background in energy modeling and the energy field in general.
UCS is a leading science-based nonprofit organization working for a healthy planet
and a safer world. UCS was founded in 1969 and currently has a membership and
activist base of more than 100,000, a staff of over 100, and offices in Cambridge
(MA), Washington (DC), and Berkeley (CA).
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Clean Energy Program Research
Director, the Modeler will:
* Conduct modeling and spreadsheet analyses of proposed renewable energy, energy efficiency, and global warming policies at the state, regional, and national level;
* Quantify energy, economic, environmental, and public health impacts of proposed policies;
* Assist UCS staff in reviewing and developing model assumptions;
* Identify and make model modifications, where appropriate;
* Acquire and maintain energy and electricity sector models;
* Maintain regular contact with modelers and energy analysts from other organizations and government agencies to keep up to date on the latest analyses and model developments;
* Review analyses from other organizations and government agencies;
* Assist UCS staff in writing reports, papers, and fact sheets highlighting the results of various analyses;
* Prepare and give presentations on modeling results and reports at conferences and meetings.
Qualifications: Knowledge of energy and electricity sector models, and their
application for analyzing renewable energy, efficiency, and electricity
technologies, markets, and policies. Applicants should possess an advanced degree
in engineering, mathematics, computer science, economics, or related field, or
equivalent experience. Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills are
required. Proficiency with computer models, spreadsheets, word processing, and
presentation software is necessary. Familiarity with energy efficiency
technologies, policies, costs, and benefits is helpful.
Experience: Position requires at least 2-3 years of experience using energy and
electricity sector models, with more experience preferred. Familiarity with and
experience using the Energy Information Administration's National Energy Modeling
System and electricity capacity expansion models is highly desirable. Computer
programming experience and skills are also strongly preferred.
Position Details: This position will be based at UCS's Cambridge office. Salary
commensurate with experience and training. Excellent benefits. UCS is an equal
opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff.
To Apply: Please submit cover letter referencing where you learned of this job
opening, resume, and 1-3 page writing sample by May 9, 2008 via email to
cleanenergy@ucsusa.org with a subject line of "Energy Modeler."